NHTSA Complaint #11205058 — 2012 KIA SPORTAGE
POWER TRAIN issue reported to NHTSA
Complaint Details
| ODI Number | 11205058 |
| Vehicle | 2012 KIA SPORTAGE |
| Component | POWER TRAIN |
| Date of Incident | |
| Date Filed | |
| Mileage | 117,544 miles |
| Crash | No |
| Fire | No |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Deaths | 0 |
| Vehicle Towed | No |
| State | GA |
Consumer Description
ENGINE LOCKED UP WHILE DRIVING ON A 4 LANE ROAD.. IT HAS COPPER METAL SHAVINGS IN THE OIL PAN. THIS IS PROBABLY FROM CRANK BEARINGS.
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